Biography

09/11/1850 - 12/22/1915

William Henry Berkelbach Sr. (R5) Philadelphia (Part) County 1901-1904

Early Life:

William Henry Berkelbach Sr., born September 11, 1850, Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; son of David and Anna Sofia Uber Berkelbach; public school education; appointed, Inspector, United States Customs, Port of Philadelphia, 1879-1885; pass a civil service examination, Inspector of Streets, Philadelphia, 1886-1900; elected, Republican, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1901-1904; married, Julia Hartnack Berkelbach, son, Henry Berkelbach Jr.; died, December 22, 1915 (aged 65), Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; originally interment,  Monument Cemetery (defunct), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, reinterment, Lawnview Cemetery, Rockledge, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 1956.

Pennsylvania Politics:

Appointed, Inspector, United States Customs, Port of Philadelphia, 1879-1885.

Pass a civil service examination, Inspector of Streets, Philadelphia, 1886-1900.

Elected, Republican, Pennsylvania State Senate, 5^th district, Philadelphia (Part) County, 1901-1904; Chairman, Insurance Committee; committee assignments, Legislative Apportionment, New Counties and County Seats, Public Printing, Public Supply of Light, Heat and Water.

Cited:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/97966271/william-henry-berkelbach